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SUPERINTENDENT CARVALHO PRESENTS AT INNOVATION IN EDUCATION Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho was a featured speaker at The McGraw-Hill Research Foundation's Third Annual Innovation in Education Summit this morning in New York. Thought leaders representing education, technology, government and other constituencies gathered during the half-day summit to discuss some of the most critical issues facing policymakers, administrators, teachers, students and parents. Recognized as a leader in school reform, Carvalho discussed his experiences successfully changing the culture of the Miami-Dade district and advancing a range of initiatives that have contributed to student success in his presentation, "Education Innovation -From the Possible to the Inevitable." Carvalho documents his work in Miami-Dade in a new policy paper released by The McGraw-Hill Research Foundation, "Strategies for Rescuing Failing Public Schools: How Leaders Create a Culture of Success," which he co-authored with Dr. Steven L Paine, senior advisor, The McGraw-Hill Research Foundation. The policy paper was released today. Also presenting was Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a recognized leader in post-secondary SCience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Each presentation was followed by a panel discussion featuring an esteemed group of thought leaders in education and technology. The first panel focused on the role innovation plays in preparing students for college and careers. The second panel discussed how to ensure that K-16 digilal solutions drive student achievement and how to ensure solutions are scalable. Panel sessions featured: Robert Beichner, distinguished professor of physics, North Carolina State University Stephen Brady, deputy chief officer of Instructional Improvement, School District of Philadelphia Charles Fadel, visiting practitioner at the Graduate School of Education, Harvard University Jeff Livingston, senior vice president, Career & College Readiness, McGraw-Hill Education Bruce Marcus, chief digital and information officer, McGraw Hill Education Ned May, vice president and lead analyst, Outsell, Inc. Mitchel Resnick, professor of Learning Research, M.I.T. Media Lab Chip Slaven, senior advocacy associate, Alliance for Excellent Education Nikolai P. Vitti, assistant superintendent, Education Transformation, Miami-Dade County Schools Julie Young, president and CEO, Florida Virtual School Bob Wise, president, Alliance for Excellent Education # # # 11-JJS/176/TTR |
